- Introduction:
Why is it important for health and wellness professionals to develop
psychologically, spiritually and physically?
As a health and wellness professional we all are mentors and coaches to
those who are seeking a healthier way of living. It is our responsibility to
teach individuals how to develop a holistic, mind and by the approach to
medicine that looks at good health as a balance of physical and mental
well-being. As a health and wellness professional I would have an individual to
look at their health today and asked me where they would like for it to be. I
think I should become their motivator teaches them self-management skills and I
will provide education and the know-how to help them improve their well-being.
What areas do you need to develop to
achieve the goals you have for yourself?
I would need to further my psychological skills for developmental
counseling. I am aware of the different problem-solving methods to use during
counseling but to reach integral health I would need to practice this and use
it in my personal life in order to put in motion in someone else's life. For
example, achieving loving-kindness, and calm-abiding which are important steps
for integral health. I must further my education – self meditating,
self-centering, and listening skills that will tap into the internal mind;
almost like the all seeing eye. I have been practicing more involvement in to
placing these practices in my personal. I'll start with my family and friends.
- Assessment:
How have you assessed your health in each domain? How do you score your
wellness spiritually, physically, and psychologically?
Scoring my wellness spiritually, psychologically and physiologically can be
done by taking evaluation that encompasses questions on how I feel that will
evaluate stressor with-in my life. I have done this in previous classes and my
score were quite high as far as financial stress. Physically there is a stress from too much
working out due to my occupation as a group fitness professional but its
balance psychologically mindful exercises and practices such as yoga, tai chi,
things that focuses on the breathing that stimulates the body internally and
helps relaxes the mind. By teaching yoga there are exercises and stretching
that stimulate certain organs within the body and this in turn send signals or
electronic pulses to the brain that relaxes the body. According to the fitness
professional handbook, fifth edition written by Howley and Frank's mindful
exercise programs include qigong, tai chi, and yoga all of which work more
flexibility and breathing techniques which introduces the benefits of mindful
exercises and possibly rehabilitation. So to assess my own ability to reach
integral health I do practice a form of mindful exercises by teaching yoga and
participate in tai chi classes hoping to reach an internal balance of self a
wellness and I can pass this onto my clients.
- Goal development:
List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical,
Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual.
Physical – maintain recommended body mass index through regular exercising.
This goal has been achieved.
Psychological – become more mindful of yoga practices and its purpose doing
classes. Learn how to focus and center my energy with-in to wake up the inner
healing powers of my body through self-stimulation (more meditation and
acquired environment and by the use of soothing music).
Spiritually – I'm not very strong in this area. I believe in all God's,
meaning I have respect of each person's religion. Although spiritually being
connected with self may not necessarily mean believing in one's religion but
understanding the eternal balance of knowledge that focuses on the
responsibility that teaches one to be accountable for themselves, through
motivation, self-inspiration, and encouragement.
Practices for personal health:
What strategies can you implement to foster growth in each of the following
domains; Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual. Provide at least two examples
of exercises or practices in each domain. Explain how you will implement each
example.
As previously mentioned Yoga, Pilates, in Tai chi
are exercises used to reach a physical, psychological, and spiritual connection
with self. These exercises can be implemented within a regular exercise regime
or the practice of incorporating at least 30 to 45 minutes of your day either
when you wake up, maybe doing lunch, or before you go to bed. A mindful
practice includes meditation – setting quietly using breathing techniques, to
soothe the mind and body or soothing music or recorded voice of instructions
could help with this practice.
- Commitment:
How will you assess your progress or lack of progress in the next six
months? What strategies can you use to assist in maintaining your
long-term practices for health and wellness?
Progress can be assessed through individual's quality of life. A person
resting heart rate could be an indicator of improvements, how one balances
day-to-day interactions with others negative or positive situations, and
individuals physical adaptation to the exercises such as Yoga, or Pilates.
These mindful practices would not only stimulate their minds, but would
increase their flexibility and muscle tone. Therefore comparing one physical improvement
as well as their mental improvements will be possible on one assessment in
comparing their ability after starting a new program to improve health and
wellness. .
All in all if done properly there should be some psychological changes;
they should be easily detected whether good or bad. Dealing and approaching
situations that may be uncomfortable may change in how one may become more
adaptable to different situations to help deal with them. Regular consultations
should be scheduled monthly to evaluate a person's involvement or adaptation to
these mindful practices.
